Midshipman

Lad off to PRNC in Scotland tomorrow, so we ( his mum) is checking the list and packing , not too bad this time .
But sure I read something about Rayleigh and what's the right case/holdall to take? Any suggestions what he'll need to pack.( Or not need ) .. I'm going to sort it while he's away

War Hero

Lad off to PRNC in Scotland tomorrow, so we ( his mum) is checking the list and packing , not too bad this time .
But sure I read something about Rayleigh and what's the right case/holdall to take? Any suggestions what he'll need to pack.( Or not need ) .. I'm going to sort it while he's away

Midshipman

Lantern Swinger

Lad off to PRNC in Scotland tomorrow, so we ( his mum) is checking the list and packing , not too bad this time .
But sure I read something about Rayleigh and what's the right case/holdall to take? Any suggestions what he'll need to pack.( Or not need ) .. I'm going to sort it while he's away

Midshipman

Badgeman

I am probably tempting fate by posting this on here but am pleased to say that after all previous hiccups and unfortunate happenings that have come our way since September my lad now has another PRNC date for mid-June and a new Raleigh start date for mid-July.

Only issue that he has now is that it will be a challenge for him to keep his exercise regime up as I am wrapping him in cotton wool and keeping him in a safe room away from Hurricanes

It has taken my son since November 2016 until last week to do his PRNC and start HMS Raleigh in July so she may have to wait a while longer yet but as Sumo says the branch and role can make a big difference to the timescale!

It can be a bit of a waiting game, but that doesn't stop the applicant being prepared, staying fit and healthy a must, once in the RN they will have to do all their own cleaning, shoe polishing, washing and ironing, any practice they can get prior to joining will help, as a number of new recruit's struggle with kit musters.
They also get to learn there are 2 of every number in a 24 hour period. They will often be required to work long days, because when they have finished the training for the day, they will still have to prepare their own kit for the next day. for some it can be a difficult and punishing time, be as ready as possible will help. all they have to remember is basic training is a right of access to the RN, it is not how the RN normally functions.